Bernard Azer, D.O.
NPI 1285686220 · Specialist · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Azer, D.O. is a Specialist provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1285686220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285686220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A7817 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
338 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 299 | $369 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 39 | $307 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $307–$369 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 66 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 12 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 28 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 | — |
| Lisinopril | 25 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2008-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Azer's NPI number?
- Bernard Azer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285686220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Azer's specialty?
- Bernard Azer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Bernard Azer located?
- Bernard Azer's practice location on file with NPPES is 3810 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3302.
- What is Bernard Azer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Azer is (562) 426-8881.
- Does Bernard Azer accept Medicare?
- Bernard Azer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Azer's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Azer's NPI (1285686220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.